~ Song Reviews 🎵 ~

Ah, welcome to the page that is dedicated solely to Single & Track reviews. Singles and tracks of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – We don’t discriminate. Track reviews are also available on the home page.

More often than not, the single reviews on the site tend to follow a format that includes an intro paragraph with background information, a body, comprised of 1-2 paragraphs of analysis, and a concluding paragraph that ‘puts a cap’ on things. Each track also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review.

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= NEAR MASTERPIECE

= EXCELLENT

= VERY GOOD

= AVERAGE / GOOD

= BELOW AVERAGE

= MEDIOCRE

= BAD

Track reviews generally run a minimum of 250 words with many running north of 300 words. So, music enthusiasts everywhere – Musical Hypeians worldwide – get your fix of single & track reviews down below!!!

Brent Faulkner

The Musical Hype

Carrie Underwood, ‘Cry Pretty’ | Track Review

Former American Idol winner and country standout Carrie Underwood returns better than ever on her second single of 2018, powerhouse ballad “Cry Pretty.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Apr 1812 Apr, 2018

Shinedown, ‘The Human Radio’ | Track Review

Brent Smith and Shinedown remain energetic to the nth degree on “The Human Radio,” the second single from their sixth studio album, ‘Attention Attention.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Apr 1811 Apr, 2018

Ryder, Milan Ring & Sarah Vanderheyden | Music from Rising Stars

Rising artists Ryder, Milan Ring, and Sara Vanderheyden highlight ‘Music from Rising Stars,’ a column featuring new, rising, and up-and-coming artists, bands, and music.

Columns, Music, Press Releases & Shopping, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Apr 1811 Apr, 2018

Jim Jones, ‘Still Dipset’ | Track Review

Hard-nosed, East Cast rapper Jim Jones asserts he’s “Still Dipset” on his brand-new banger. He’s assisted by fellow Dipset vet, Juelz Santana.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Apr 1811 Apr, 2018

Kenny Chesney, ‘Get Along’ | Track Review

Seasoned country artist extraordinaire Kenny Chesney returns with a feel-good, straightforward country single with “Get Along.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Apr 1811 Apr, 2018

Yellow Claw, ‘Villain’ | Track Review

Dutch Producer/DJ Duo Yellow Claw enlists rising Los Angeles-based singer Valentina for their villainous new single, “Villain.”

Music, Press Releases & Shopping, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Apr 1811 Apr, 2018

The Nectars, ‘I Want It’ | Track Review

New Jersey upstarts The Nectars shine on ‘short, but sweet’ record “I Want It,” a promo single from their forthcoming debut album, ‘Sci-Fi Television.’

Columns, Music, Press Releases & Shopping, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Apr 1811 Apr, 2018

Shinedown, ‘Devil’ | Track Review

Floridian hard rock band Shinedown brings utter angst, fire, and grit on “Devil,” the hellish promo single for their sixth studio album, ‘Attention Attention.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Apr 1811 Apr, 2018